Private profile of Odessa civic leader David Boutin
Readable excerpts present David Boutin, 44, Odessa born, construction environmental manager for Southland, serving on Ector County Hospital Board District 5 and multiple local boards. He cites strong West Texas people, values, and a belief in doing what’s right as guiding traits and says his best advice is to keep trying.
Trial turns up twisted tales in Richmond murder case
After Cherry Richmond was found killed in an oil field, a .25 caliber handgun was found under a suspect’s waterbed. Witness Lt. Carl Rogers testified Thomas led investigators to Simmons’ mother’s home where the gun was found. Jury trial resumes as defense questions authority to search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Richmond
Ector County
Carl Rogers
Willard Michael Simmons
Simmons
Richmond
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Appeals
244Th District Court
Joe Connally
Royce
Scooter
Thomas
Rogers
Marci Harper
Bob Leahey
Harper
TV Electric
Iola
Newcomb
Electric Company
John Smith
Smith
Leahey
Storm Ravages West Texas Towns and Homes in May Tornado
West Texas communities, including Mertzon and Big Spring, faced a violent storm and a May 29 tornado that damaged homes and trailers, with roofs collapsed and hail wrecking cars. Officials estimate damages in the millions. aid teams from SBA and emergency management assess totals as residents seek help and volunteers mobilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mertzon
Linda Harris
Big Spring
Tara Kersh
Small Business Administration
Tim Blackshear
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Harris
Payton
Legal help lifts crippled veteran to benefits
Rick Laymon, disabled by vascular disease and gangrene, faced mounting medical bills after a leg amputation. He contacted West Texas Legal Services, a federally funded aid, and within a year received Social Security benefits. He praises the legal staff for their hard work and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Laymon
Laymon
West Texas Legal Services
West Texas
West Texas tire piles raise health and liability issues
A Texas Senate hearing examined used tires piling up in West Texas amid a weak market for recycled rubber and long transport distances. Landfill storage may be a temporary fix but raises methane and liability concerns as officials seek state liability relief and safe remote sites for disposal.
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Austin
West Texas
Senate Natural Resources Committee
Texas
el Paso
Amarillo
Mark McCoy
Autco Tire
Texas Tire Association
McCoy
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Barry McBee
McBee
Coach and principal testify during Salgado hearing
A Bowie Junior High School coach faced a May 1993 warning letter after sexual harassment allegations. Principal Paul Hooper testified on the second day of Salgado’s termination hearing, detailing actions to avoid with female students and incidents linked to a 1992-93 year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Paul Hooper
Jaime Salgado
Salgado
Ector County Independent School District Board of Trustees
Odessa
Hooper
Salence
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David Boutin
Ector County Hospital Board
Southland Corporation
Permian High School
Odessa College
BBA
Texas Tech
Cathi
Lindsey
Jeff
West
Glenlivet
Robin Hood
Errol Flynn
Curriculum Vitae
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Arch
Ector County Hospital District
Easter Seals Board
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
City of Odessa Economic Advisory Council
Ector County Cemetery Advisory Board
Larry Beckner
Jim Abbott
Levelland
Floyd Gwin Park
Abbott
Storm
Legal Service
W. Texans